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What Is a Farm-to-Table Restaurant?

By Mary King on April 1, 2020 | Restaurants, Retail, What is | Comments (0)

Farm-to-table is a food philosophy and social movement that encourages sourcing food directly from local farms and then serving those ingredients in their freshest state. Farm-to-table restaurants purchase supplies from farms within a certain radius around their location, which, depending on the density of nearby farms, may range from 50 to 200 miles. Farm-to-table is…

ShopKeep vs Clover: Price, Features & What’s Best in 2020

By Meaghan Brophy on April 1, 2020 | Brick and Mortar, Retail, Versus | Comments (0)

When comparing ShopKeep vs Clover, there is a stark difference between a full-bodied POS and a just-the-basics, budget management software. While both systems have similar core features, ShopKeep’s tools are far more granular, which is a requirement for growing retail and cafe businesses. However, Clover has mobile payment and appointment management integrations ideal for service…

7 Best Online Ordering Systems for Restaurants in 2020

By Mary King on March 31, 2020 | Buyer's Guide, Retail | Comments (0)

Online ordering systems allow restaurants to receive orders from customers’ computers and smartphones. There are three main options for adding online ordering to your restaurant operation. You can create a branded online ordering website, use a Point of Sale (POS) with online ordering functions, or partner with a third-party delivery platform. Most restaurants use a…

DoorDash vs UberEats: Price, Features & What’s Best in 2020

By Mary King on March 26, 2020 | Retail, Versus | Comments (0)

DoorDash and UberEats connect restaurants with independent delivery drivers. This allows restaurants to receive online orders and deliver food to customers without hiring their own drivers. These platforms list restaurants in an online marketplace and charge commissions to restaurants and delivery fees to customers for every order placed. DoorDash and UberEats are very similar platforms….

6 Best Food Delivery Software Options 2020

By Mary King on March 23, 2020 | Buyer's Guide, Restaurants, Retail | Comments (1)

In the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, food delivery applications are excellent options for restaurants that need to quickly expand into delivery operations. They are best for restaurants that want to manage their own delivery chain. Many of these companies, like and , have lowered their prices for customers because of COVID-19. Nearly all of…

Ultimate Guide to Creating a Coffee Shop Floor Plan

By Mary King on March 13, 2020 | Restaurants, Retail, Tip List | Comments (0)

An effective coffee shop floor plan uses visual cues and physical barriers to guide customers through the ordering process and showcase retail products along the route. The best coffee shop floor plans are easy to navigate and contain options that appeal to customers looking for a comfortable space to lounge and work or simply grab…

SKU Numbers: What They Are & How to Set Them Up

By Meaghan Brophy on March 13, 2020 | Brick and Mortar, Retail, What is | Comments (12)

A stock keeping unit (SKU) is an alphanumeric code that identifies a product and helps you track inventory for your retail business. You can create SKU numbers manually or using inventory management or point-of-sale (POS) software. SKU numbers print on your product label along with the product’s universal product code (UPC) and other product information….

7 Best Free Ecommerce Website Builders 2020

By Janette Novak on February 26, 2020 | Buyer's Guide, Ecommerce, Retail | Comments (4)

We took an in-depth look at popular free ecommerce platforms and created a list of the seven best free ecommerce website builders for 2020. The builders on this list will help you save time and make money, but not all platforms are right for all situations. Be sure to consider your unique selling needs before…

How to Do Bar & Liquor Inventory in 4 Steps [+ Free Template]

By Mary King on February 25, 2020 | How To, Restaurants, Retail | Comments (0)

Bar inventory is the total supply of beer, wine, spirits, and mixers that your restaurant or bar has on hand. The phrase “bar inventory” can also refer to the process of physically counting that supply. Restaurant workers may feel that inventorying is worse than a month of Mondays but, with the right planning, it doesn’t…

6 Best Retail Management Software 2020

By Meaghan Brophy on February 14, 2020 | Brick and Mortar, Buyer's Guide, Retail | Comments (0)

Managing a retail business is an enormous task. Retail management software helps businesses track inventory and customer orders across sales channels, manage customer relationships, and coordinate vendor orders. The best retail management software integrates seamlessly with point-of-sale (POS) software and ecommerce platforms, and has starting costs around $100 per month for small businesses. Top 6…